COMMON THREADS

here we will discuss the importance of discovering
common threads
of belief and practice
the sculpture that is hidden in the stone
that can unify Jewish identity

Read and react to CCAR's principles on Reform Judaism

SPECIAL ESSAY:The Soul of Judaism

Stuart Berman discusses a Reform Jew's perspective on Israel

SPECIAL ESSAY: No Longer a Jew

The tension among Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jews is increasing, somewhat exacerbated by the current political situation in Israel. Here are some examples of expressed concillation and conflict :

Area Orthodox feel scapegoated on pluralism
Northern California Jewish Bulletin, January 16, 1998
75 U.S. Orthodox rabbis push Israel conversion bill
Northern California Jewish Bulletin, January 16, 1998

Bluethread explores the history of the Reform movement by following its attitude towards tzitzit.

Readers Talk Back to Bluethread

A note on translations

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